Shuttle XPC SZ170R8 V2: Small but Powerful

Compact, efficient and incredibly powerful if you spring for the right parts, the Shuttle XPS SZ170R8 V2 has a lot going for it. The small form factor of the motherboard does not take away from its power. Even better is its capability as a portable machine.

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The live-action adaptation project for Ritz Kobayashi’s Mahjong manga is in full swing, and we are getting two new trailer s, which gives us new details on the project’s upcoming live-action film. The first video is the 60-second version, while the second video is the shorter 30-second version. According to the videos, the film is slated...

The newly announced ASUS PA279Q adds to the company’s line-up of ProArt series monitors. Catering to the professional crowd, the PA279Q features outstanding color reproduction (99% Adobe Wide Gamut RGB), a very high resolution WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) display and stunning viewing angles (178 degrees wide). The high resolution panel translates to a relatively high 109 ppi (pixels per inch) pixel density enabling greater image detail and sharpness. Individual pixels just got harder to spot on this 27-incher, the large screen size allowing for a larger on-screen working area for professionals.

Salient features of the ASUS PA279Q monitor:

Reduced Energy Consumption

Superior Color Accuracy

Increased Backlight Transmission (for an overall brighter image)

DisplayPort, HDMI, dual-link DVI-D Ports

PIP (Picture in Picture) Mode

Built-in Stereo 3W Speakers

SD Card Slot

Six-port USB 3.0 HUB

ASUS does mention that their monitor comes factory pre-calibrated for unmatched color accuracy and features an independent six-axis color control. The PA279Q can display content from two sources simultaneously, a rather handy feature for workstations. Here’s the full specifications sheet for to feed the (hungry) geek in you: